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About Augusta Sculpture Trail
About the Augusta Sculpture Trail
The Augusta Sculpture Trail is a rotating outdoor public art exhibition that brings large-scale sculptures by artists from across the country into Augusta’s parks, streetscapes, and public spaces. Established in 2021, the trail was created to expand access to the arts, encourage exploration of the city, and enhance Augusta’s cultural landscape through engaging and thought-provoking works of art.
Every two years, a new collection of sculptures is installed throughout the community, offering residents and visitors fresh opportunities to experience art outside of traditional gallery settings. Through public engagement and community feedback, select sculptures may be recommended for purchase and added permanently to Augusta’s growing public art collection.
Today, the Augusta Sculpture Trail features a mix of rotating and permanent installations that celebrate creativity, foster community pride, and contribute to the city’s economic vitality. By transforming everyday spaces into places of discovery, the trail invites everyone to experience Augusta through the lens of art.
The Arts Council also offers interactive and engaging tours that includes touring part of the Sculpture Trail – for more information on booking the “Love Augusta Arts” visit AugustaArts.com or call the Arts Council at 706-826-4702.
Sculpture Trail Highlights
- 18 Public Sculptures from Nationally Renowned Artists
- Walking Tour App with Info on Each Sculpture and Artist
- A Perfect Social Distancing Attraction for Groups, Families and Visitors
- Sculpture Trail Open January 2025- December 2026
- Web version of the Otocast walking tour is available!
Greater Augusta Arts Council
Public Art is an important part of our city, and the Greater Augusta Arts Council is working to bring even more public work to the Augusta community. In early 2012, the Greater Augusta Arts Council was named as the Public Arts Agency for the City of Augusta. Since then, they have made great strides in their goal to establish a program of high quality public art in the local area with the help of the City of Augusta and the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Wherever it is located, public art creates community. Public art can add value and positivity to neighborhoods, it can bring a smile to someone’s face in an unexpected part of town, and it boosts people’s health, happiness, and well-being. Art enhances communal spaces like parks, pedestrian thoroughfares, public buildings, and wherever people gather. Sculptures, murals, and other art installations also strengthen a sense of identity in the community.